CNBC Economy / Updates

• Inflation is outpacing wage growth again, squeezing Americans’ paychecks September 12, 2026
  In August, consumer prices rose 3.4% over the past year while wages increased just 3.1%.
• Consumer outlook plunges in September as inflation outlook worsens September 11, 2026
  The survey's headline index hit a level of 47.8, down 7.5% from the August reading and off 13.2% from a year ago.
• Record U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak is over, CDC says September 11, 2026
  The largest outbreak, linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, sickened more than 12,000 people.